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Spring garden tours and events in Southern California

March 15, 2011 | 6:30
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With spring officially less than a week away, we present our annual list of spring garden events. Be sure to check websites for more information and updates, because some events do sell out. Additions to the list and suggestions are welcome via reader comments.

April 2-3: The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden's spring plant sale will include orchids, berries, fruit trees, vegetables, succulents and a variety of annuals and perennials. The arboretum library will sell used garden and plant books and cookbooks. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Included in regular admission of $3 to $8. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. (626) 821-3222.

April 17: The Pacific Palisades Garden Club tour will highlight four gardens in Pacific Palisades and two in Santa Monica. The event also will include a plant market. Noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine. $25 in advance, $30 day of tour. 13545 D'Este, Pacific Palisades. (310) 459-4084; (310) 472-3374.

May 7: The annual self-guided Venice Garden and Home Tour will feature 30 gardens, including the garden pictured at the top of this post. Featured designers include architects Barbara Bestor, Tom Carson, Michael Sant and Robert Thibodeau and landscape designers Jay Griffith, Bent Grass and Diana Zok. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $60 in advance, $70 day of event. Tour starts at 804 Broadway Ave., Venice. (310) 821-1857.